International MD

Our goal is to help international medical graduates ease the transition into a U.S. graduate medical education training program and to enhance their competitiveness by offering intensive 3 months of clinical training. Our international medical graduates have the opportunity to learn alongside US medical students, residents, fellows and faculty before applying to graduate medical education programs.

Target Audience

  • International medical graduates who wish to become acculturated into the U.S. medical system in order to enhance competitiveness for a U.S. graduate medical education training program.

  • Physicians who wish to return to active clinical medicine after an extended leave.

  • Physicians who wish to enhance their focus or area of interest and need a primary medical update.

  • Physicians who wish to enhance their clinical skills

Goals & Objectives

The overall educational goal is to introduce international scholars to the US healthcare system. We have the following training objectives:

  • Become proficient in using electronic medical records.

  • Have an opportunity to attend grand rounds and conferences in Boston.

  • Be familiar with medical terminology and medications used in the US.

  • Understand how insurance and billing work in the US.

  • Learn how to do effective literature search with various databases, e.g. UpToDate, PubMed etc.

  • Get a broad overview of clinical trials and research.

Evaluation

Participant’s performance is evaluated by direct faculty assessment during clinical activities, including oral presentations, written notes, evidence of outside reading, and professionalism. Punctuality is very important at BFAC. At the end of the course, we write a final letter stating your accomplishments. Often, trainees taking our course have this letter sent to the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).How to apply We offer limited training positions for international medical graduates every year. Only very competitive candidates are encouraged to apply. We do not usually offer position to candidates with a Step 1 score lower than 250 or who cannot commit at least 3 months for the training. You are encouraged to apply if you meet the following criteria:

  1. Graduated from medical school within the past 5 years.

  2. Must be fluent in the English language to ensure proper communication with patients.

  3. Step 1 score higher than 250

  4. Must be able to obtain a valid B-1 visa

  5. Willing to commit for 3 months

We accept applications on a rolling basis. International MD graduates are only accepted through the MedClerkships program. Any questions may be emailed to admin@bfac.org.